Reporter authorities here in washington, d. C. Want people to feel safe, but no question its been difficult with this recent stream of continued violence. Thursday Night Patrons were just end enjoying dinner about a mile from the White House when shots were fired outside of a popular restaurant. Many innocent people were caught in the middle of the gunfire. D. C. Police chief Robert Conte says he needs more boots on the ground and the Court System needs to work more in the favor of law enforcement. Chicago, another large city with a Crime Problem. The counters there are backed up by courts there are backed up by at least 35,000 felony cases. Right now the States Attorney for Cook County handles both the County And City of chicago. I was in Chicago Thursday and friday, and i sat down with kim fox. Shes the top prosecutor or States Attorney for the fiveplusmillion people in Cook County. Its the second largest county in the country. There is a proposal by local leaders in chicago to move
Cities in illinois. An overnight tornado leaving a path of destruction. Down south, a tropical system causing massive flooding, leaving at least 12 people dead. We are following the aftermath of another violent weekend across this country. At least a dozen killed and 90 injured in separate shootings across the u. S. Travel is back in a big way. One of the biggest Cruise Lines becoming the first to Test Run its ships with lots of new Safety Measures in place. Some are struggling, ready for this, to keep up with the massive demand. One airline cancelling 400 flights this weekend due to Staffing Shortages. We have a team of reporters and experts spread across the country to bring you all the latest. But we have got to start this morning in washington, d. C. The battle for two of President Bidens key legislative goals coming to a decisive head. Today, we expect to learn details of the bipartisan infrastructure proposal. 11 republican senators are on board, which is crucial to overcome pote
Surrounding hall of Fame Trainer Bob baffert whose horses failed five tests in more than a year. He denied any wrongdoing. Eric baffert is calling this a Gut Punch. Charles watson is live in atlanta with more on the latest development. Charles, what a surprise. Reporter hi, eric. The trainer, bob baffert, says Medina Spirit was found to have traces of a steroid in his system following a Post Race Drug test. Batchest says his Crew Baffert said his crew was notified on saturday about the failed drug test. Medina spirit has not been officially stripped of his Crown And Baffert is denying any wrongdoing. Baffert said he never treated Medina Spirit with the steroid and has no idea how it could have gotten into the horses system. Take a listen. Yesterday, i got the biggest Gut Punch in racing, for something that i didnt do. And this is really its disturbing. Its an injustice to the horse. Reporter this follows Medina Spirits win at the Kentucky Derby a little more than a week ago which gave
Taped interview. The president discussing another giant news story, the investigation into former President Trumps confidant Rudy Giuliani. I learned about that last night when the rest of the world learned about it, my word. I had no idea this was under way. This last administration politicized the Justice Department so badly, so many of them quit, so many left because thats not the role of a president to say who should be prosecuted, when they should be prosecuted, who should be not prosecuted. More on that story ahead. But first, the president s Traveling Sales pitch tees up a fascinating and consequential question, can a president whose party just barely controls congress win public support and the votes for a multitrillion dollar plan that gives family and the economy long overdue help and expands the role of government in challenging preschool for 3yearolds and finding care for an aging parent. In a speech last night the president cast this as critical, he says reinvigorating ame